Birthday party surprise for former DCM Dr Chan

KUCHING: Former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan celebrated his birthday early with members of the media fraternity at his residence here on yesterday (Sept 18). The surprise birthday do was organised by his wife Datin Patinggi Datuk Wira Lorna Enan Muloon-Chan and was attended by over 50 people from various […]

Sarawak to celebrate Head of State’s 85th birthday

KUCHING: Sarawakians are invited to observe the 85th birthday celebration of the Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud virtually; the event will be held for three consecutive days (from Oct 8 to Oct 10). Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the celebration was to honour Taib for his […]

Centenarian Bahrum Basar shares his secret to longevity

KUALA LUMPUR: Practising a healthy lifestyle such as exercising and keeping to a balanced diet from a young age is former teacher Bahrum Basar’s secret to continuing to be strong even though he has hit the century mark. Bahrum celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday (Sept 25). He still does the same daily routine of walking […]

Sarawakians live in comfort under CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s aspiration in leading Sarawak towards development and progress through political stability based on a united society has enabled the people of Sarawak to live comfortably and enjoy various initiatives. In saying this, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the people of Sarawak […]

Wishing CM good health and wisdom

KUCHING: The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president, Datuk Richard Wee wishes Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who’s celebrating his birthday on Wednesday (Aug 4) good health and wisdom. He also hopes Abang Johari will continue to be steadfast in his unwavering determination for the direction and the […]

Happy birthday, Abang Johari

KUCHING: Tomorrow (Aug 4), Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg celebrates his 71st birthday.  Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing is among those wished him a happy birthday. “I wish him all the best for his 71st birthday,” he said. Masing said the chief minister had done the best he […]

Abang Johari is 71 tomorrow

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has conveyed his appreciation to friends and members of the public who congratulated him on his birthday. The Chief Minister’s Office, in a statement today (Aug 3), said he appreciated their kind and thoughtful gesture but urged them not to put up advertisements but instead contribute […]

Turning 96, Dr Mahathir prays Malaysia will be developed by all parties

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who celebrated his 96th birthday today, prays that Malaysia will be developed by all parties until it reaches its objective of becoming a developed nation. The former prime minister was also grateful for being given the time and opportunity to serve the religion, race and country. “I would like […]

Queen Elizabeth II thanks public after husband’s death, as she turns 95

LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday thanked well-wishers for their messages of support after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, as she turned 95 and spent her first birthday without him in more than seven decades. “My family and I would like to thank you all for the support and kindness shown to us […]

Gorbachev marks 90th birthday in quarantine

MOSCOW: Mikhail Gorbachev, the historic reformer who presided over the collapse of the Soviet Union, marked his 90th birthday in quarantine Tuesday and like everyone else is “tired” of virus restrictions, his spokesman said. Congratulations poured in from around the world, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US leader Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel […]